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TN SB0309 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Richard Briggs (R), currently “Introduced” since January 27, 2025.
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The bill SB0309 pertains to the regulation of alcoholic beverages, specifically amending the timeline for the filing of an annual report by the executive director of the commission. Richard Briggs, the sponsor, has a diverse range of personal financial interests primarily in the medical and educational sectors, as well as some involvement in real estate. However, there is no direct overlap between his financial interests and the alcoholic beverage industry. His role as a cardiothoracic surgeon and his affiliations with various organizations do not suggest any personal financial gain from the passage of this bill. Furthermore, his investments in commercial real estate do not indicate a stake in the alcoholic beverage market, which further reduces the risk of conflict. Therefore, the potential for personal financial gain from this legislation appears minimal.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Cardiothoracic Surgeon | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | University of Tennessee Medical Center | Education | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board of Directors, American Heart Association | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | DFAS US ARMY RETIREMENT | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | PNC WEALTH MGMT | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SOCIAL SECURITY | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STATE OF TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | VETERAN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | Real Estate | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | TRUIST BANK; TVA CREDIT UNION; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENTAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: BRIGGSPAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What is the status of TN SB0309?
TN SB0309 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB0309?
Richard Briggs (R) sponsored TN SB0309.
